Associate/Senior Associate - Regulatory

Capsticks LLP; Birmingham, Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Inclusive employer

Adjustments for applicants

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the United Kingdom seeks an Associate/Senior Associate to manage regulatory casework. This role involves case preparation, evidence management, and coordination with key witnesses, ensuring legal procedures are followed meticulously. The firm promotes an inclusive environment and is committed to diversity, aiming to support every individual in reaching their potential. Candidates should have an understanding of regulatory matters and demonstrate the ability to work under supervision effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience handling regulator cases in professional discipline.
• Ability to manage complex casework and deadlines.
• Strong interview and evidence-gathering skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the case plan at the outset of the case; prepare advice on procedural or evidential issues; correspond with the defence.
• Ensure that all factual evidence required to prove the allegations is obtained.
• Are the key point of contact for all witnesses.
• Interview key witnesses in complex cases or if the witness deals with novel or sensitive issues or is a vulnerable witness.
• Supervise witness statements taken by paralegals.
• Instruct experts and identify if any amendments are necessary to the expert report.
• Prepare instructions to counsel and attend conferences with counsel.
• Ensure that all action points following the conference are completed.
• Either draft the charge or review the draft charge against the evidence if drafted by counsel.
• Carry out disclosure of unused material.
• Liaise with the defence in the run-up to the hearing.
• Supervise the preparation of the hearing bundle by the paralegal.
• Attend the hearing at outset only, unless there are legal issues or problems with the case.

Skills

Regulatory law

Case management

Witness interviewing

Legal drafting

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Overview

The Division is consistently ranked in the top tier in the Legal 500 and Chambers UK directories for Professional Discipline. Our expertise in health and regulation sets us apart. We aim to deliver results that matter and to be the firm of choice for organisations that work to make a difference. We are committed to putting people first, doing the right thing and forward thinking.

Location: Birmingham or Winchester.

Hybrid Working applies.

The Role

We have handled many thousands of regulatory cases over the last 20 years, covering case investigation, preparation and presentation. We work for seven of the ten health and social care regulators, as well as regulators in legal services and education. We have worked on some of the most complex and high profile cases faced by professional regulators, including for our own regulators, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB).

Our reputation across the regulatory sectors is built on providing proportionate, timely and high quality case preparation and presentation, and a service that demonstrates value for money. Our breadth of experience means we are at the forefront of regulation, legislative and policy changes and best practice. We have the experience, resources and systems in place to deliver services to a high quality and within agreed time frames.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

Our Associates/Senior Associates carry out the day-to-day conduct of the regulator’s cases under the supervision of a partner and with the assistance of a paralegal. In summary, Associate/Senior Associate caseholders:

• Prepare the case plan at the outset of the case; prepare advice on procedural or evidential issues; correspond with the defence;
• Ensure that all factual evidence required to prove the allegations is obtained;
• Are the key point of contact for all witnesses;
• Interview key witnesses in complex cases or if the witness deals with novel or sensitive issues or is a vulnerable witness;
• Supervise witness statements taken by paralegals;
• Instruct experts and identify if any amendments are necessary to the expert report; prepare instructions to counsel (both internal advocates and the external bar); attend conferences with counsel;
• Ensure that all action points following the conference are completed;
• Either draft the charge or review the draft charge against the evidence if drafted by counsel; carry out disclosure of unused material;
• Liaise with the defence in the run up to the hearing;
• Supervise the preparation of the hearing bundle by the paralegal;
• Attend hearing at outset only, unless there are legal issues or problems with the case; seek instructions from the client on any issues that arise in the course of the hearing; prepare final reports at the conclusion of a case; and
• Present cases to Practice Committees/Interim Orders Committees.

This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.

Capsticks is an inclusive employer

At Capsticks we value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment where everyone is able to be themselves and reach their full potential. Capsticks is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and therefore we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, background, culture, ethnicity, race, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, neurodiversity, religion and beliefs.

We will make reasonable adjustments to our application and interview process to ensure that you have the best chance of success. We understand that there is not a "one size fits all" approach to adjustments, so our team will work with you individually to understand more about your requirements.